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Kathryn - I haven't read your book yet but have read Ian Mortimer's Greatest Traitor and his book on Edward III. I'm an amateur Plantagent historian. Am particularly interested in Black Prince, especially marriage to Joan of Kent and relationship with Lionel and Elizabeth de Burgh. Have you come across any sources in your research which might shed more light on this that you might share with me?

Kathryn Warner Hi Rosemary! Edward, the Black Prince, married Joan in secret in 1361, and it caused some legal problems - they were closely related, he was the godfather of her two Holland sons, and the dispensation belatedly giving them permission to marry was incorrectly formulated and had to be reissued. Richard II fretted about the legality of his parents' union. I can give you the sources for all this if you like. I haven't explored Edward's relationship with Lionel and Elizabeth de Burgh, but there are a few bios of Edward that might deal with it - there are ones by John Harvey and Richard Barber, and others.

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Kathryn-Are you familiar with the Hardyng Chronicle? I may be mistaken, but I believe it was written during his lifetime. If that is correct, what is your perspective on its reliability and his reporting of 'history' that occurred prior to that time?

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Kathyrn-as the 'queen' of family trees, might you shed some light on an issue for me? Most historians mention that in 1331-32, Edward III was negotiating a possible marriage for his son, Edward of Woodstock, and Philippe VI's daughter Joan (Jeanne). However, any reference I find to Philippe VI and a daughter, Joan, state that she wasn't even born until 1337 and died the same year. What am I missing? Thanks!

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Kathryn- I imagine when you write your books, you may need to consult with other historians. How have you reached out to them and what have you found to be their reactions and responses to your inquiries and requests? How helpful are other historians to your work? What have you learned in the process? For example, on your upcoming book on Richard II did you reach out to Anthony Goodman before he passed away?

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